Description
These No Bake Peanut Butter Oat Cups are a quick and easy snack or dessert made with peanut butter, maple syrup, oat flour, and a chocolate topping. Perfect for those who want a healthy, homemade treat without the need for baking.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 cups peanut butter
- 1.5 cups rolled oats, processed finely in a food processor to make oat flour
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 tsp coconut oil, optional
Instructions
- Make Oat Flour: Blend rolled oats in a high-speed blender or food processor until finely ground to create oat flour.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a medium microwave-safe bowl, add peanut butter and maple syrup. Microwave for 40-60 seconds, then stir thoroughly until fully combined.
- Mix Ingredients: Slowly add the oat flour to the peanut butter mixture and stir or use a food processor to combine. The mixture should be thick but moldable. Add extra maple syrup or peanut butter if too dry. Optionally, add 1/4-1/3 cup pumpkin puree for moisture.
- Prepare Muffin Pan: Line a muffin pan with cupcake liners or use a silicone muffin pan for easy removal.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Scoop the peanut butter oat mixture evenly into the muffin pan and press down firmly with your fingers.
- Melt Chocolate: In a microwave-safe small bowl, combine chocolate chips and coconut oil. Heat in 30 second increments, stirring between sessions until smooth and fully melted.
- Add Chocolate Topping: Pour a layer of melted chocolate over the peanut butter oat cups and smooth with the back of a spoon. Optionally, sprinkle flaky salt, sprinkles, or mini chocolate chips before the chocolate sets.
- Chill: Refrigerate the cups for 2-3 hours to set completely.
- Serve and Store: Carefully remove cups from the pan or liners. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
- For a pumpkin-flavored version, add 1/3 cup pumpkin puree and 1 1/2 tsp pumpkin spice to the mixture.
- If the mixture is too dry, add maple syrup or peanut butter a teaspoon at a time to reach desired consistency.
- Use silicone pans or cupcake liners to avoid sticking and ease removal.
- Store these cups refrigerated since they are no bake and contain fresh ingredients like maple syrup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
